Braking Distance Calculator

Calculate stopping distance for different conditions

Driving Conditions

Average: 1.5s, Alert driver: 0.75s, Distracted: 2.5s+

Total Stopping Distance

282 feet
~18.8 car lengths

Distance Breakdown

Reaction Distance132 ft
Braking Distance150 ft
Total Distance282 ft

Braking Performance

0.80g
Deceleration
3.4s
Braking Time

Speed Comparison (dry)

SpeedTotal
30 mph104 ft
40 mph155 ft
50 mph214 ft
60 mph282 ft
70 mph359 ft
80 mph443 ft